Bio

Bruce received his first doctorate in Analytical Chemistry and taught, consulted and researched in a university setting over several years in both Chemistry and Chemical Engineering departments. He then completed his MDiv at RTS Orlando, becoming an ordained Presbyterian minister, and working in youth ministry and church revitalization. Bruce then completed his doctorate in New Testament Studies/ Ancient History, where his dissertation focused on the cultural backdrop to Romans. Bruce and Rachel have five children.

“Money Talks: The Intersection of Benefaction & Hesedism in Jas 2:18.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Chicago, November 17, 2012.

“FROM G’DAY TO BLESS YOU: An Australian-American Reflects on Paul’s ‘Greetings’ and ‘Farewells’ in Philippians.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Baltimore, November 24, 2013.